Research and Information Service Briefing Paper Paper 05/21 15 February 2021 NIAR 38-2021 Compiled by Seán McGeown Brexit Outcomes and Northern Ireland: A Reading List Research and Information Service briefings are compiled for the benefit of MLAs and their support staff. Authors are available to discuss the contents of these papers with Members and their staff but cannot advise members of the general public. We do, however, welcome written evidence that relates to our papers and this should be sent to the Research and Information Service, Northern Ireland Assembly, Room 139, Parliament Buildings, Belfast BT4 3XX or e-mailed to [email protected] Providing research and information services to the Northern Ireland Assembly NIAR 38-2021 Briefing Paper Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 2. GOVERNMENTS United Kingdom Government Government of Ireland Northern Ireland Executive Welsh Government Scottish Government 3. LEGISLATURES Westminster Parliament Houses of the Oireachtas/Tithe an Oireachtas Northern Ireland Assembly Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament Scottish Parliament 4. EU INSTITUTIONS European Council and Council of the European Union European Commission European Parliament 5. COMMENTARY AND ANALYSIS Brexit Institute (Dublin City University) Briefings for Britain (formerly Briefings for Brexit) British Irish Chamber of Commerce Carnegie Europe Centre for Brexit Policy Centre for Brexit Studies (University of Birmingham) Centre for European Reform Committee on the Administration of Justice Constitution Unit – University College London Consumer Council Euractiv Providing research and information services to the Northern Ireland Assembly 1 NIAR 38-2021 Briefing Paper Global Britain/Brexit-Watch.org Institute for Government Institute of International and European Affairs Logistics UK (formerly Freight Transport Association) London School of Economics and Political Science Manufacturing NI Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry Northern Ireland Retail Consortium Queen’s University Belfast Retail NI Slugger O’Toole The Conversation The UK in a Changing Europe (ESRC) 6. MEDIA COVERAGE Providing research and information services to the Northern Ireland Assembly 2 NIAR 38-2021 Briefing Paper 1. INTRODUCTION In the period between the referendum on the United Kingdom’s membership of the European Union in June 2016 and its formal departure on 31 January 2020, the Assembly’s Research and Information Service (RaISe) published 31 versions of ‘Brexit and Northern Ireland: A Reading List’. This was followed by 6 versions of ‘Brexit Transition and Northern Ireland: A Reading List’, the last appearing on 31 December 2020. This new reading list focuses specifically on the period following the departure of the UK from the EU – that is, the period from 1st January 2021. The list is intended to assist Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and others in scrutinising this new situation, and particularly the ways in which it affects Northern Ireland and the border. For political, economic, geographic and social reasons, the impacts on Northern Ireland of UK withdrawal from the EU might be expected to differ in important ways from the impact of withdrawal on other parts of the UK. Most obviously, Northern Ireland is unique in that it is the only part of the UK which has a land border with an EU Member State. In addition, Northern Ireland is subject to the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol. When compiling this reading list, therefore, an attempt has been made to select commentary, analysis and media coverage which has particular relevance to the specific context of Northern Ireland, the border and the operation of the Protocol. The list, however, also includes strategically important documents, such as the published positions of the UK and Irish governments and the EU institutions, and documents addressing the ongoing discussions regarding the implementation of the Protocol. Selected material from the devolved institutions in Scotland and Wales has also been included, given the potential relevance and read-across to the work of the Executive and the Assembly. As the volume of published material on Brexit is vast and varied, this reading list does not purport to be a single comprehensive source covering all issues and opinions. However, the material has been drawn from a wide range of well- established and authoritative sources and RaISe intends to update the reading list as appropriate. In addition to this reading list, RaISe has created an EU Exit Hub with information on the Protocol, Common Frameworks and EU Exit Legislation. The hub also Providing research and information services to the Northern Ireland Assembly 3 NIAR 38-2021 Briefing Paper provides access to the research papers which we have produced thus far, a selection of blog articles, and previous iterations of our Brexit reading lists. The EU Exit Hub also draws together useful resources produced by others, including their own hubs and blogs. Providing research and information services to the Northern Ireland Assembly 4 NIAR 38-2021 Briefing Paper 2. GOVERNMENTS United Kingdom Government THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE News Release: PM call with Arlene Foster: 3 February 2021 International Treaty: Agreements reached between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the European Union Updated 02 February 2021 CABINET OFFICE News Release: Joint statement by the UK Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Gove and European Commission Vice-President Šefčovič 11 February 2021 News Release: Joint statement from Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Gove and Vice-President Šefčovič; The virtual meeting took place with the First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland 03 February 2021 Letter from the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to the Vice President of the European Commission: 2 February 2021 Collection: Intergovernmental Relations - Documents relating to engagement between the UK Government and the devolved administrations Updated 11 January 2021 Collection: Moving goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021 Updated 07 January 2021 Collection: Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee Updated 07 January 2021 Policy Paper: The Northern Ireland Protocol; Details of the agreement reached by Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee regarding the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol Updated 05 January 2021 Collection: Intergovernmental Relations - Documents relating to engagement between the UK Government and the devolved administrations Updated 07 January 2021 Guidance: Common Travel Area: rights of UK and Irish citizens Updated 31 December 2020 DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Guidance: Placing manufactured goods on the market in Northern Ireland 31 December 2020 Providing research and information services to the Northern Ireland Assembly 5 NIAR 38-2021 Briefing Paper DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Guidance: Move groups of agrifood products from GB to Northern Ireland: prepare your consignment for checks at the point of entry 05 February 2021 Guidance: Importing or moving live animals, animal products and high risk food and feed not of animal origin Updated 15 January 2021 Guidance: Export groups of products of animal origin to the EU or Northern Ireland Updated 6 January 2021 HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS Guidance: Claim VAT refunds in Northern Ireland or the EU, if you’re established in Northern Ireland or in the EU Updated 09 February 2021 Corporate Report: Accounting Officer assessment summary: Northern Ireland Trader Support Service Programme 29 January 2021 Guidance: Customs Declaration Completion Requirements for The Northern Ireland Protocol Updated 22 January 2021 Guidance: Claim a waiver for duty on goods that you bring to Northern Ireland from Great Britain Updated 19 January 2021 Guidance: Sales of second-hand motor vehicles in Northern Ireland 14 January 2021 Guidance: Moving qualifying goods from Northern Ireland to the rest of the UK Updated 13 January 2021 Guidance: Making an indirect export from Northern Ireland 13 January 2021 Guidance: Moving your home from Great Britain to Northern Ireland 08 January 2021 Guidance: Apply to become a registered exporter if you're established in Northern Ireland 31 December 2020 Guidance: Trading and moving goods in and out of Northern Ireland Updated 31 December 2020 Guidance: Paying VAT on imports from outside the UK to Great Britain and from outside the EU to Northern Ireland Updated 31 December 2020 Guidance: Paying VAT on goods from the EU to Northern Ireland Updated 31 December 2020 Guidance: Claim VAT back on tax-free shopping in Northern Ireland 31 December 2020 Guidance: Retail Export Scheme (Northern Ireland); Find out when goods can be zero-rated if they’re sold to overseas visitors for personal use by a VAT- registered business in Northern Ireland (VAT Notice 704) 31 December 2020 Providing research and information services to the Northern Ireland Assembly 6 NIAR 38-2021 Briefing Paper Guidance: Dispatches of goods from Northern Ireland to the EU, and charging VAT 31 December 2020 Guidance: Exports, sending goods abroad and charging VAT; Find out if VAT is due when you sell, send or transfer goods from Great Britain to outside the EU or from Northern Ireland outside the UK and EU Updated 31 December 2020 Guidance: VAT on movements of goods between Northern Ireland and the EU 31 December 2020 Guidance: Making an entry summary declaration; If you are moving goods into Great Britain, from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, or into